The Mau Mau uprising 1952-1956

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  • Created on: 13-03-18 14:33
What did the British directly do after the Mau Mau uprising and been crushed and how did this effect the reputation of GB?
the Kikuyu tribe was divided up to stop any further rebellions. Weakened moral authority for British pressence in E.Africa and also increased nationalist emotion.
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When did Tanginyika become independant and what name did it get changed to?
independent in December 1961 and called Tanzania from then on.
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When did Uganda and Kenya become independent?
U = October 1962 and K = December 1963
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how many suspected Mau Mau were imprisoned?
70,000
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How many Kikuyu were forced to move from their land?
around 1 million
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When did Tanginyika become independant and what name did it get changed to?

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independent in December 1961 and called Tanzania from then on.

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how many suspected Mau Mau were imprisoned?

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